Family says mum at centre of Salford murder probe was 'cruelly' taken from them 'due to domestic violence' as they pay tribute

The family of a murdered teenager have hit out at Joey Barton after he described the unprovoked, racially-motivated killing as a 'f*****g scrap.' The former Manchester City footballer turned manager has been accused of 'heaping further pain and suffering' on relatives and friends of Antony Walker and of 'seeming to 'trivialise' the incident following comments about his brother, who was jailed for Mr Walker's murder, the Liverpool Echo reports.

At 9am on Thursday morning (November 30), the shutters haven’t even rolled up on half the shops in the Trafford Centre yet there is already a queue of people waiting patiently outside the former Debenhams unit at the far end of the shopping centre.

A carer died as he tried in vain to rescue a man he was looking after from a freezing canal - who also lost his life. The tragedy was revealed today (Wednesday) as the family of Aaron Ritchie, who had special needs, paid tribute to him.

Stacey Solomon was issued a 'don't you dare' warning from fans as she dazzled them with her appearance as she headed on a rare night out with her husband Joe Swash. The Loose Women star jokingly did her trademark 'Tap to Tidy' on herself as she glammed up for a special evening.

It's one of the things that many mums-to-be struggle with during pregnancy and that's heartburn.

Stacey Solomon has been defended by fans after she showed off her epic Christmas door. Those who follow the Loose Women star know that she is known for her extravagant door displays which change with the seasons and key events throughout the year.

A criminal family who ran a meth-making lab in Ashton are amongst those who have been jailed in Greater Manchester this week.

At least five people had to be made redundant after a newly-employed assistant accountant stole more than £35,000 from work, a court has heard.

An elderly woman who was found dead in her own home, sparking a murder investigation, has been named locally as 'Esther'.

Josh Homme has said he is now “all clear” after being treated for cancer, and opened up about the “heartache” he’s experienced over the past 18 months.The Queens Of The Stone Age frontman spoke to ITV News recently while out on the group’s current UK and Ireland tour, which kicked off in Manchester on Tuesday (November 14).Homme told the programme that nine people he knew had passed away in the last year-and-a-half, including his former QOTSA bandmate Mark Lanegan and Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.“I had a little heartache, and I had a little of this and a little of that,” the musician said. “But also I’ve never learned so much so quickly.

Kym Marsh has offered what appeared to be a tearful update as she shared the reality of her dad's cancer battle. The actress returned to hosting duties on Morning Live earlier this month where she shared some news about Dave Marsh's health.

Stacey Solomon left fans confused as they believe the spotted an 'extra child' in her sweet family snap. The Loose Women star took the oportunity to grab a picture befiore she and her husband Joe Swash took the kids on an after-school adventure on what appeared to be some festive ice skating.

Stacey Solomon had fans commenting in their droves as she captured a sweet moment on camera - sort of. The Loose Women star took to social media and shared one of her chatty videos with her millions of followers as it featured an unexpected moment.

The family of a dad who was killed in Oldham have paid tribute to a ‘loving and devoted family man’.

For almost a quarter of a century, Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien has become a much loved staple of our weekly soap schedules as Sarah Platt. Whether it was tackling the hard hitting issue of teenage pregnancy, through to defending her on-screen daughter after she was a victim of abuse, Sarah has been at the heart of some of the most intense and gripping storylines over the years.

A suspect in a murder investigation was out on licence from prison and wearing a tag following a previous violent offence - and had been seen by neighbours 'hiding in bushes' before the tragedy, the Manchester Evening News can reveal. An investigation into the death of mother Perseverance Ncube, 35, in Little Hulton, Salford, is ongoing.

Stacey Solomon has been defended by those who were left in awe of her latest handiwork - despite leaving her husband Joe Swash intimidated with their new house guest. Those who follow the Loose Women star know she's a keen crafter and has already been getting in the festive spirit.

The family of Captain Sir Tom Moore have lost their appeal against an order to knock down an 'unauthorised' spa pool at their home, and have now been told to get rid of the building within three months.

The Trafford Centre is known for its colourful Christmas lights displays throughout the vast shopping mall come the winter. And visitors keen to get into the festive spirit will be pleased to hear it's not long to wait to see them light up now.

FC Copenhagen stars Elias Achouri and Kevin Diks have each given a scathing review of Manchester United after their first encounter and fancy their chances in the reverse fixture.